Starter kit includes everything you need to get off and flying. This kit includes a sturdy launch pad, launch controller, recovery system and wadding, 3 model rocket motors, 3 model rocket igniters, a reusable range box, and much more. You do not need anything else except for 4 AA bateries to fly this rocket. This is a beginner rocket kit that has a 14 inch long rocket that is .787 inches in diameter. The maximum altitue of this rocket is 600ft. This rocket has a steamer recovery system. You may us a A6-4 motor in this rocket.